On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jim and Tony take a look at stats and their place in Major League Baseball. Do we really need stats to tell us how good a player is these days? How can any so-called expert say “runs batted in” is a meaningless stat? Hear the answers to these questions and...

PLAY BALL! On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jimbo is going it alone and ready to tackle the opening week of Major League Baseball. After three games, Madison Bumgarner is tied for the league lead in home runs after homering twice on opening day. If Bumgarner was a pitcher in the American League, would the...

Opening Day!   On this episode of Bleacher Bums,  Join us for this episode of Bleacher Bums! Jim and Tony look at some of the most memorable moments in the history of MLB’s opening day’s. And we also give congrats to the Cub’s as they start the season as world series champs. For any questions or...

The U.S. dominates the World Baseball Classic. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jimbo and Johno join us to discuss the phenomenal victory of the United States in the World Baseball Classic. The American’s 8-0 drubbing of Puerto Rico gave the United States its first WBC Championship, but it didn’t come without controversy. Jimbo tells us...

Ryan Braun has nothing to complain about. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jimbo and Tony join us to debate what exactly Ryan Braun has to complain about in today’s world of Major League Baseball. Besides being a liar and trying to ruin another man’s life, Braun believes now he shouldn’t have to be at...

The USA has a great roster…but it could be better. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jim and Corey take on the World Baseball Classic. The United States has a formidable team with some of the best players in all of Major League Baseball. However, the guys discuss why some of the very biggest names...

Paying the price to play Major League Baseball. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jim and Tony take a deeper look into the human trafficking trial involving some of the Cuban players defecting to the United States. Would you risk your life for a chance to grab the brass ring? Also, with David Price heading in...

What could have been for Josh Hamilton.   On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jimbo and Tony discuss the recent news of Josh Hamilton and the timeline of his career with his unfortunate setbacks. Hamilton has been in and out of the game. Once he found his way in the league, he unleashed his talents...

The highs, lows, and in-betweens of fantasy baseball. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Jim, Tony, and Steveo take a look at the business of fantasy baseball and how it compares to the real thing. Has baseball become a game of nothing but numbers? The guys debate the true value and potential of consistent performers and...

MLB has gone too far with proposed rule changes. On this episode of Bleacher Bums, Fish is back and Jim welcomes Tony Hubert as the newest member of the show. The guys open by discussing the MLB wanting to raise the strike zone and eliminate the intentional walk pitches. If raising the strike zone will...